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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Maitland, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals in Maitland require a City Short-Term Rental Permit and are limited by owner-occupancy rules (owner must be a permanent resident of the unit or a dwelling within the same duplex/triplex/quadplex), mandatory neighbor notification to all dwelling units within 500 feet, required in-unit posting (owner contact, occupancy, parking, quiet hours, trash pickup, emergency numbers), proof of liability insurance, and adherence to occupancy/quiet-hour rules as stated in the City Code and permit materials.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application and signed Short-Term Rental Permit Sufficiency Checklist via the City’s online permitting/digital submissions portal; 2) Upload required documents: property sketch/survey and floor plan, proof of owner-occupancy, proof of liability insurance, signed & notarized 500-foot neighbor notification affidavit and copy of the notice, in-unit posting copy; 3) Pay the application fee (amount established by City Council) and follow City review; renewals/transfers require proof of owner-occupancy or specific modification materials as noted.

Official Resources

Official Maitland STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Maitland, FL?
Short-term rentals in Maitland require a City Short-Term Rental Permit and are limited by owner-occupancy rules (owner must be a permanent resident of the unit or a dwelling within the same duplex/triplex/quadplex), mandatory neighbor notification to all dwelling units within 500 feet, required in-unit posting (owner contact, occupancy, parking, quiet hours, trash pickup, emergency numbers), proof of liability insurance, and adherence to occupancy/quiet-hour rules as stated in the City Code and permit materials.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Maitland?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Maitland. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application and signed Short-Term Rental Permit Sufficiency Checklist via the City’s online permitting/digital submissions portal; 2) Upload required documents: property sketch/survey and floor plan, proof of owner-occupancy, proof of liability insurance, signed & notarized 500-foot neighbor notification affidavit and copy of the notice, in-unit posting copy; 3) Pay the application fee (amount established by City Council) and follow City review; renewals/transfers require proof of owner-occupancy or specific modification materials as noted.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Maitland?
1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application and signed Short-Term Rental Permit Sufficiency Checklist via the City’s online permitting/digital submissions portal; 2) Upload required documents: property sketch/survey and floor plan, proof of owner-occupancy, proof of liability insurance, signed & notarized 500-foot neighbor notification affidavit and copy of the notice, in-unit posting copy; 3) Pay the application fee (amount established by City Council) and follow City review; renewals/transfers require proof of owner-occupancy or specific modification materials as noted.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction